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Problem Possible Cause
Smoker is not plugged in
No power
Smoker not heating
Faulty heating element
Another appliance plugged into same
circuit as the smoker
Moisture or water in controller or
electrical connections
Circuit breaker trips
or fuse blows
Poor electrical connections
No display Faulty control panel
Door of smoker is left open.
Insufficient preheat
Smoker will not cook
properly
Inappropriate extension cord.
Excess fat in meat.
Flare-ups Excessive cooking temperature
Grease build up
Persistent grease fire Grease trapped by food build up
Troubleshooting
Prevention/Solution
Plug in Smoker (beep will sound when plugged in)
Turn the Smoker OFF and unplug from outlet
Check or replace in this order
Check for tripped household circuit breakers or GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter). Reset or replace if necessary
using a GFCI rated for 15 amperes or more
Try a known, working appliance in the outlet.
Try a different outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
Unplug thermostat connections and reconnect. Replace Thermostat Kit if necessary
Unplug control panel connections and reconnect. Replace Control Panel Display Kit if necessary
Unplug power board connections and reconnect. Replace Power Board Kit if necessary
Refer to online Electrical Replacement Manual for instructions on removal and replacement
Turn the Smoker OFF and unplug from outlet
Check or replace in this order
Unplug heating element connections and reconnect
Replace heating element
Replace Thermostat Kit
Replace Control Panel Display Kit
Replace Power Board Kit
Refer to online Electrical Replacement Manual for instructions on removal and replacement
Do not use other electrical appliances on the same circuit
Keep all electrical connections dry. Do not operate smoker when raining
Turn the Smoker OFF and unplug from outlet
Check or replace in this order
Unplug thermostat connections and reconnect. Replace Thermostat Kit if necessary
Replace Power Supply Cord Kit
Refer to online Electrical Replacement Manual for instructions on removal and replacement
Turn Smoker OFF and unplug from outlet
Check or replace in this order
Unplug smoker and plug back into outlet (beep will sound when plugged in)
Unplug thermostat connections and reconnect. Replace Thermostat Kit if necessary
Unplug control panel connections and reconnect. Replace Control Panel Display Kit if necessary
Unplug power board connections and reconnect. Replace Power Board Kit if necessary
Refer to online Electrical Replacement Manual for instructions on removal and replacement
Close door on smoker while cooking
Always use controller PH setting before cooking
Use only outdoor type with 3 prong grounding plug, rated for 15 amperes or more, approved by UL, marked with a W-A
and a tag stating "Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliance". Use the shortest length extension cord required. Do not
connect 2 or more extension cords together. A 12 or 14 gauge extension cord of 50 ft. or less is acceptable.
Trim fat from meat before cooking
Adjust (lower) temperature as needed
Clean smoker, cooking grates, drip pan, grease tray and water pan
Turn the Smoker OFF and unplug from outlet. Keep door open and let fire burn out.
Do not apply water to fire. Personal injury may result.
After smoker cools, clean smoker, cooking grates, drip pan, grease tray and water pan.
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